Pomnik ofiar rzezi woli, War memorial in Wola district, Warsaw, Poland.
The Monument to Victims of the Wola Massacre stands at the intersection of Solidarity Avenue and Leszno Street, constructed from Finnish granite with engraved lists of addresses.
The memorial commemorates 50,000 civilians who were murdered by German forces during the first days of the Warsaw Uprising between August 5 and 12, 1944.
Ten irregular pits on the eastern surface of the monument represent silhouettes of people lined up against a wall, symbolizing the execution of Wola residents.
Visitors can find the memorial at coordinates 52.2386913, 20.9835209, in a dedicated square known as Skwer Pamieci, which received its name in 2008.
The monument features connecting holes that pierce through both sides of the granite structure, representing the enduring trauma of the historical events.
GPS coordinates: 52.23869,20.98352
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:59
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